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Ready, set, license: Key regulatory changes for temporary help agencies

In a move aimed at strengthening the regulation of temporary help agencies and recruiters, the Ontario Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) will implement new licensing requirements starting on July 1, 2024 (previously January 1, 2024.)

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What is the ‘Working for Workers Act’?

Employers should be aware of new changes coming to Ontario businesses with the Working for Workers Act, 2021 (Bill 27). These changes in the workplace come as a measure to improve the work/life balance of Ontarians and aid with the economic growth of the province while attracting top talent.

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Minister of Labour Kevin Flynn to join the Ontario Employment Law Conference #learnthelatest

Join Minister Flynn on June 20 at the Ontario Employment Law Conference to hear about the newly tabled The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act and the Ontario government’s other plans for the 173 recommendations from the Changing Workplaces Review final report. This special luncheon presentation will be followed by a short question and answer period for conference attendees.

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